Iconic teas between great classics and exceptional houses
find great classics tea, whether plain or fragrant, as well as more recent nuggets.
We have chosen these teas from four recognized houses: Marriage Brothers, Dammann Brothers, theine and tea drop. The first two are historic French houses, world famous for tea lovers for the quality of their creations. Theine and drop of tea are more confidential houses, but which offer exceptional, original and refined teas.
Teas that stand out and that we are keen to make you discover as you wish.
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Discover all of our selection of iconic teas, carefully chosen from among the biggest houses. Iconic blends, great classics and unmissable creations that appeal to curious fans as well as tea enthusiasts.
Marriage Brothers
Marriage Frères, whose trade in tea begins in the 18th century, was officially founded in Paris in 1854 by Henri and Édouard Marriage. Having become the leading tea importer in France, the house is gradually developing French tea art.
The retail sale started in 1985 with the opening of a shop in the Marais. Today present in 7 shops in Paris, the brand has also established itself in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe) and has strengthened its international influence with the opening in London in 2017 of the largest tea shop in the world.
Mariage Frères offers more than 1,000 references in France, from a rigorous selection of grands crus and fragrant creations. The house is known for its blending know-how and iconic recipes like Marco Polo, French Blue, Full Moon or Sakura, Sakura.
Dammann Brothers
A major French house specializing in the creation of teas and infusions, Dammann Frères is known to master all the tea professions. Founded on a history beginning in 1825, it became exclusively dedicated to tea in 1949.
Today present in more than 60 countries, the brand stands out for its expertise, its innovation, the quality of its original teas and its unique flavored blends, developed by professionals such as Tea Blender and the aromatician. It embodies the elegance and refinement of French tea.
theine
Theine, created in Nantes in 2013, first imported organic teas from small producers before also developing the creation of high-end flavored teas.
The brand is recognized for the freshness and exclusivity of its natural teas as well as for the quality of its flavored teas and certified organic herbal teas. Its products are made on site from ingredients and natural flavors, mostly French, with a high requirement of traceability. Theine also maintains a relationship of trust with Asian producers and takes special care in storage in order to preserve the quality of teas.
tea drop
Goutte de Thé is a tea house founded in Paris in 2015, specializing in large garden teas from small producers in south-eastern China. She selects her teas directly on site and maintains a lasting relationship through annual visits.
The teas are hand-picked and made using traditional methods, ensuring authentic origin and unique flavors. The brand wants to introduce tea from a modern angle while promoting a simple, natural and authentic art of living.
